Super Eagles legend Finidi George has come to Kelechi Iheanacho’s defense, criticizing Sevilla for their handling of the Nigerian striker during his difficult spell at the club. Iheanacho’s Struggles The 28-year-old joined Sevilla as a free agent during the summer but has struggled to find form and consistent game time. This season, he has made just 11 appearances, scoring three goals. In recent weeks, Iheanacho has been left out of Sevilla’s matchday squad for five consecutive games. Head coach García Pimenta recently expressed confusion over Iheanacho’s lack of form but dismissed any claims suggesting the player was out of shape.…
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Former Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has stated that four teams are still in contention for the Premier League title this season. Liverpool currently lead the table with a solid six-point advantage and a game in hand. After finishing third in Jurgen Klopp’s final season, they were expected to go through a period of transition under new manager Arne Slot. However, they have only lost twice this season and are also leading the Champions League. Aguero acknowledged that catching Liverpool will be “tough,” but he believes that Arsenal, Chelsea, and his former club Manchester City cannot be ruled out of the…
Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba has named Argentine football legend Ángel Di María as the toughest player he has ever faced. The former Barcelona left-back praised Di María for his enduring quality, noting that although the Argentina international is a year older than him, he continues to perform at a high level. Speaking to Offsider, Alba expressed admiration for Di María’s time at Real Madrid. “Di María was the toughest,” Alba said. “He was spectacular at Madrid, not only for his attacking play but also his defensive work—he never stopped.” Alba went on to highlight Di María’s impressive stamina: “He’s…
Manchester United have raised their bid to sign Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu to €30m (£25.3m), according to reports. The club is seeking an attack-minded left-back for Ruben Amorim’s system and, after missing out on Paris Saint-Germain’s Nuno Mendes, has shifted its focus to Dorgu. United’s initial offer of €27m (£22.8m) was rejected, but they have returned with an improved bid. The Athletic reports that the latest offer is now €30m, which is believed to be the maximum United is prepared to pay for the versatile 20-year-old. However, Fabrizio Romano suggests the bid exceeds €30m. Lecce, meanwhile, are holding out for…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has effectively signaled the end of Casemiro’s time at the club with his team selection against Rangers on Thursday night. Christian Eriksen and Toby Collyer were chosen to start in midfield alongside Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho, while Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte, who have been regular starters this season, were available from the bench. Casemiro, however, was left out entirely. The Brazilian has not featured for United since the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in late December, a match marred by a poor performance against Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, and Bruno Guimarães. Since then, he…
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Dominic Solanke is expected to be sidelined for six weeks after sustaining a knee injury during training following the north London derby. The 27-year-old’s injury adds to Spurs’ growing list of absentees, further straining Postecoglou’s squad after a challenging run of results, including last Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Everton. Spurs’ injury woes have left Postecoglou with limited options, with only 13 first-team players available for Thursday’s crucial 3-2 Europa League victory over Hoffenheim. The outlook remains bleak for Solanke, the club’s £55m summer signing. “Based on the information we have, it looks…
Manchester City have completed the signing of Egypt forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth £59m, with potential add-ons increasing the fee by an additional £4m. Marmoush has signed a contract with the Premier League champions until June 2029, bringing much-needed firepower to a City squad that has relied heavily on Erling Haaland for goals this season. The 25-year-old has been in sensational form in the Bundesliga, scoring 15 goals in 17 appearances, trailing only Harry Kane, who has netted 16 times for Bayern Munich. In his unveiling video, Marmoush expressed his excitement about joining Manchester City:”This…
Manchester United climbed to fourth in the Europa League standings with one ‘league phase’ fixture remaining, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Rangers at Old Trafford on Thursday night. Rangers appeared to have salvaged a crucial point in their bid to reach the knockout rounds when Cyriel Dessers equalized following an earlier own goal by former United goalkeeper Jack Butland. However, Bruno Fernandes delivered a decisive 92nd-minute ‘captain’s goal’ to seal the win for United. The result provided a much-needed boost for Ruben Amorim and his squad after Sunday’s painful Premier League loss to Brighton & Hove Albion. It also…
Paris Saint-Germain pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Despite both teams struggling in Europe, this Matchday 7 clash lived up to its billing as a marquee event. PSG started brightly, with 19-year-old Désiré Doué testing Ederson early, while City looked threatening with their long-ball approach. Kevin De Bruyne forced a save from Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Erling Haaland’s header was easily collected by the Italian keeper following clever play by Phil Foden. PSG’s disciplined pressing disrupted City’s buildup, making every forward move a challenge. A late first-half chance for Savinho…
Nine clubs have already been eliminated from this season’s UEFA Champions League before the final round of fixtures, with no chance of progressing to the knockout stages regardless of their results. The eliminated teams are: Bologna, Sparta Prague, RB Leipzig, Girona, Red Star Belgrade, Sturm Graz, Salzburg, Slovan Bratislava, and Young Boys. Bologna sit 28th in the league phase, having collected just five points from their matches. Sparta Prague are in 29th with four points and a -12 goal difference. Girona, Red Star Belgrade, Sturm Graz, and Salzburg all have three points each, while Slovan Bratislava and Young Boys are…